Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 7. Check tickets for $185 million jackpot (2024)

Is today your lucky day?

The lottery jackpot was an estimated $185 million with a cash option of $92.1 million for Wednesday night's drawing, according to the Powerball website.

The jackpot was last won on July 3 when an Ohio lottery player won the $139.3 million jackpot.

Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is at $398 million with a cash option of $197.9 million,according to the Mega Millions website.

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What are the 8/7/24 winning Powerball numbers?

Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024:

6 - 19 - 35 - 47 - 57 and Powerball 9

Powerplay was 3x

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When is the next Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Monday drawings were added in 2021.

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How late can I buy Powerball tickets?

The deadline for purchasing Powerball ticket varies by state so don't wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing, while New York's deadline is 10 p.m.

Click here is a complete list of Powerball ticket deadline times by state or jurisdiction.

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How do I play Powerball?

The cost is $2 per ticket, but you can add the Power Play for $1, which will increase the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is less than $150 million.

Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.

Prizes vary from $4 for the matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You cancheck all the prize payouts on the Powerball website here.

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Where is the Powerball available?

You can play the game in45 states plus the Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online throughJackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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How can I watch Powerball drawing?

The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here.

The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station in your market as well.

What are my odds of winning?

Playing the Powerball can be exciting, but just don't go spending those millions before you win.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1.

The odds to match all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1.

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Lump sum or annuity?

The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.

The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year.

The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum. You don't have to wait decades for all the money.

Can I win jackpot and remain anonymous?

In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously. That wasn't always the case,but now winners are able to stay anonymousunder a law that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

In other states, a winner's name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.

Top 10largest Powerball jackpots

Here are the Top 10 jackpots sincethe Powerball lottery began in 1992:

  1. $2.04 billion,Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California

  2. $1.765 billion,Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California

  3. $1.586 billion, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee

  4. $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon

  5. $1.08 billion,July 19, 2023: Won in California

  6. $842.4 million,Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan

  7. $768.4 million,March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin

  8. $758.7 million,Aug. 23, 2017:Won in Massachusetts

  9. $754.6 million,Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington

  10. $731.1 million,Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland

What was largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever?

Here's a look at the top jackpots won in the United States, between the Powerball and the Mega Millions lotteries:

  1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California

  2. $1.765 billion, Powerball,Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California

  3. $1.602 billion,Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023: Won in Florida

  4. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee

  5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions,Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina

  6. $1.348 billion,Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2022: Won in Maine

  7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions,July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois

  8. $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon

  9. $1.128 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey

  10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Won in California

  11. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions,Jan. 22, 2021: Won in Michigan

  12. $842.4 million, Powerball,Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan

  13. $768.4 million, Powerball,March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin

  14. $758.7 million,Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017:Won in Massachusetts

  15. $754.6 million, Powerball:Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington

  16. $731.1 million,, Powerball,Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland

  17. $699.8 million, Powerball,Oct. 4, 2021: Won in California

  18. $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York

  19. $656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland

  20. $648 million, Mega Millions, Dec. 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia

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Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 7. Check tickets for $185 million jackpot (2024)

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Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 7. Check tickets for $185 million jackpot? ›

The lucky numbers

lucky numbers
A "lucky prime" is a lucky number that is prime. They are: 3, 7, 13, 31, 37, 43, 67, 73, 79, 127, 151, 163, 193, 211, 223, 241, 283, 307, 331, 349, 367, 409, 421, 433, 463, 487, 541, 577, 601, 613, 619, 631, 643, 673, 727, 739, 769, 787, 823, 883, 937, 991, 997, ...
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from the Wednesday night drawing are 6, 19, 35, 47, 57 and Powerball 9. The Power Play option is 3.

How much did I win with one number and the Powerball? ›

1 number plus the Powerball – still $4

If you choose one correct number plus the Powerball you'll bring home $4 again.

Did anyone win the Powerball on 8:30-23? ›

The lucky numbers from the Wednesday night drawing were 4, 13, 35, 61, 69 with Powerball 4. CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $386 million Powerball jackpot in the lottery drawing for Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, there were still plenty of people who won smaller prize amounts throughout Ohio.

Did anyone win Mega Millions tonight? ›

There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 143,256 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw.

How many numbers do you have to have to win the Powerball? ›

In order to win the Powerball jackpot you need to guess all six numbers correctly. However, you can still win some cash with just a few. The jackpot is now at $185 million for Wednesday's drawing after nobody claimed the prize from the last draw.

How many states are in the Powerball? ›

Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands! Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the selling jurisdiction.

Does 2 numbers on Powerball win any money? ›

Match 2 white numbers + Powerball — $7. Match 1 white number + Powerball — $4. Powerball only — $4.

How much do you win if you have 3 numbers and the Powerball number? ›

If you match two of the main numbers and the Powerball, you'll win $7. The same is true if you match three of the main numbers. Matching three main numbers and the Powerball or four main numbers, that's a $100 payout. To land a $50,000 prize, you'll have to match four main numbers and the Powerball.

What happens if you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball? ›

Matching 5 numbers without the Powerball will get you a cool $1 million while simply matching the Powerball number earns you $4. The good news is that your chances of winning any prize is 1 in 24.9.

Did anyone win the Powerball for August 30? ›

There was no jackpot winner in Monday's Powerball drawing.

Did anyone win Powerball 12 30? ›

No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot. There was a Match 5 plus Power Play winner worth $2 million in Texas and a Match 5 winner worth $1 million in California.

What were the Powerball numbers for 8 29 23? ›

Ahead of Monday's Powerball draw, the roll-over jackpot had risen to an estimated $363 million. The winning numbers for Monday, 29 August, 2023 are: 4-6-25-55-68-26.

Did anyone win tonight's Powerball? ›

Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at all Lottery retailers. There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 42,137 winning tickets. Get your ticket for the next draw.

What is the next drawing for Mega Millions? ›

Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

How much do you win if you get the Mega Ball? ›

Matching only the Mega Ball means a $2 win.

Do you win anything if you have one number and the Powerball drawing? ›

You only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4. Visit powerball.com for the entire prize chart.

How much does one number and the Powerball play pay? ›

Detailed Draw Results for California
Matching NumbersWinning TicketsPrize Amounts
31,610$8
2 + Powerball1,461$9
1 + Powerball11,410$5
Powerball27,568$4
6 more rows

What is double play on Powerball? ›

Double Play is an add-on feature that gives players in select jurisdictions another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million. Players can add the Double Play feature to their Powerball ticket for an additional $1 per play.

What does power play mean in Powerball? ›

2. What is Power Play®? Power Play is an add-on feature to Powerball that gives players a chance to increase their non-grand/jackpot prize winnings for just $1 more per play. Effective January 19, 2014, the Power Play feature will use a multiplier to determine non-grand/jackpot prizes in tiers 3 through 9.

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